RRB recently released questions and answers describing the tax statements issued each January for Federal income tax purposes. Railroad retirement beneficiaries needing more information about these statements, or about tax withholding from their benefits, should contact an office of the RRB. For further Federal income tax information, railroad retirement beneficiaries should contact the nearest office
The U.S. Railroad Retirement Board’s Customer Service Plan promotes the principles and objectives of customer-driven quality service agency-wide. The RRB’s plan lays out the standards and expresses the time frames in terms of when the agency is required to make its decision to pay or deny an application for benefits. Click here to view the
In a recent release from the RRB the amounts of compensation subject to railroad retirement tier I and tier II payroll taxes and the tier I and tier II tax rates on employees and employers remain unchanged in 2010. Railroad unemployment insurance tax rates paid by employers will continue to include a 1.5 percent surcharge
The ASCI survey, which focused on recently retired railroad workers who are receiving annuity payments from the RRB, found a result of 88 out of 100 demonstrating a very high level of satisfaction with the services being provided. Click here to view the announcement and results.
Look below for news from the Railroad Retirement Board. Click here for news about the National Railroad Retirement Investment Trust.
The Railroad Retirement Board (RRB) is required by law to submit annual financial reports to Congress on the financial condition of the railroad retirement system, as well as annual financial reports on the railroad unemployment insurance system. Click here to view the Q&A. Click here to visit the TCU NRRIT page.
RRB releases benefit rate increase for Railroad Unemployment and Sickness benefits. Click here to read the release.
The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009, Signed into law by President Barack Obama, includes provisions that affect railroad retirement annuitants and railroad workers. Click here to read the release from the RRB.
The benefits described in this release include retirement and disability annuities provided under the Railroad Retirement Act. It also includes benefits available to spouses and survivors. For answers to any questions or to obtain the RRB pamphlets on Medicare or unemployment call the toll-free line at 1-877-772-5772 or visit www.rrb.gov. Click here to view the RRB
Q & A for Federal Income Tax and Railroad Retirement benefits. Click here for the report.
